Cauliflower Nutrition

Cauliflower

Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable that belongs to the Brassicaceae family, which includes broccoli, kale, and cabbage. It derives its name from the Latin word ‘caulis‘ which means cabbage with a flower.

The florets on the head of the cauliflower, also known as curd, are tightly clustered and consist of immature flower buds attached to a central stalk. To protect the flavor and softness of the cauliflower heads, they are kept away from sunlight to prevent the development of chlorophyll pigment and over-maturity.

Nutrition of Cauliflower

"Nutrition value per 100 g"

Principle	Nutrient Value	Percentage of RDA
	Calories
Calories	105 KJ	2%
From Carbohydrates	80.8 KJ	~
From Fat	3.3 KJ	~
From Protein	20.1 KJ	~
	Carbohydrates
Carbohydrate	5.3 g	2%
Dietary Fiber	2.5 g	10%
Starch	~	~
Sugars	2.4 g	~
	Fats & Fatty Acids
Fat	0.1 g	0%
Saturated Fat	0.0 g	0%
Monounsaturated Fat	0.0 g	~
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g	~
Omega-3	37.0 mg	~
Omega-6	11.0 mg	~
	Protein & Amino Acids
Protein	2.0 g	4%
Tryptophan	26.0 mg	~
Threonine	72.0 mg	~
Isoleucine	75.0 mg	~
Leucine	116.0 mg	~
Lysine	106.0 mg	~
Methionine	28.0 mg	~
Cystine	23.0 mg	~
Phenylalanine	71.0 mg	~
Tyrosine	43.0 mg	~
Valine	99.0 mg	~
Arginine	95.0 mg	~
Histidine	40.0 mg	~
Alanine	104.0 mg	~
Aspartic Acid	232.0 mg	~
Glutamic Acid	264.0 mg	~
Glycine	64.0 mg	~
Proline	85.0 mg	~
Serine	104.0 mg	~
Hydroxyproline	~	~
	Vitamins
Vitamin A	13.0 IU	0%
Vitamin C	46.4 mg	77%
Vitamin D	~	~
Vitamin E	0.1 mg	0%
Vitamin K	16.0 mcg	20%
Thiamin	0.1 mg	4%
Riboflavin	0.1 mg	4%
Niacin	0.5 mg	3%
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg	11%
Folate	57.0 mcg	14%
Vitamin B12	0.0 mcg	0%
Pantothenic Acid	0.7 mg	7%
Choline	45.2 mg	~
Betaine	~	~
	Minerals
Calcium	22.0 mg	2%
Iron	0.4 mg	2%
Magnesium	15.0 mg	4%
Phosphorus	44.0 mg	4%
Potassium	303.0 mg	9%
Sodium	30.0 mg	1%
Zinc	0.3 mg	2%
Copper	0.0 mg	2%
Manganese	0.2 mg	8%
Selenium	0.6 mcg	1%
Fluoride	1.0 mcg	~
	Sterols
Cholesterol	0.0 mg	~
Phytosterols	18.0 mg	~
	Other Constituents
Water	91.9 g	~
Ash	0.7 g	~
Caffeine	0.0 mg	~
Theobromine	0.0 mg	~
Alcohol	0.0 g	~

Health Benefits of Cauliflower

• Slows the Progression of Respiratory Problems
• Reduces the Risk of Nervous Disorders
• Improves Cardiovascular Health
• Prevents Stomach Disorders
• Maintains Electrolyte Balance
• Improves Bone Health
• Detoxifies the Body
• Boosts Immunity
• Reduces Hypertension
• Helps Fetal Growth
• Improves Brain Health